National Silk Conference 2026
Weaving Prosperity: Unlocking Nepal’s Silk Potential
Upcoming Event - RSVP and Invite Confirmation Required
Meet Up Silk Forward 2026
Post National Silk Conference Review & Stakeholder Interaction
Magh 3, 2082 / January 17, 2026 (Saturday) - 11:30 - 5:00 PM
Aloft Kathmandu Thamel
January 10, 2026 (Poush 26, 2082)
Kathmandu Marriott Hotel
Manakamana Marg, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
Jointly Organized by
Sericulture Development Center
Khopasi, Kavrepalanchok
Handloom Fabrics Makers of Nepal
Upahar Marg, Baluwatar, Kathmandu
Jointly organised by Handloom Fabrics Makers of Nepal (HFMN) and Sericulture Development Center, the conference brings together policymakers, producers, investors, researchers, and international partners to build a shared national vision for silk development—from mulberry farms to global fashion markets.
Speaker Highlights
See below for a snapshot of tentative speakers for 2026. (Subject to change)
Dr. Madan Prasad Pariyar
Chief Guest
Hon. Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Development of Nepal
Mr. Roshan Kumar Pokharel
Speaker
President, Handloom Fabrics Makers
of Nepal
Mr. Chandra Prasad Dhakal
Speaker
President, FNCCI
Dr. Upendra Mahato
Speaker
Founding President, NRNA
Mr. Indra Prasad Kattel
Speaker
Tourism Entrepreneur & Executive Member of International Gandhi Foundation
Mr. Sarad Bikram Rana
Speaker
Executive Director, Trade & Export Promotion Centre
Core Objectives
Highlight silk as a high-value national priority sector
Promote silk’s role in employment, import substitution, and export growth
Present investment-ready opportunities across the silk value chain
Encourage technology transfer in sericulture, reeling, weaving, and eco-dyeing
Formulate a long-term National Silk Development Framework 2026–2035
Connect producers, designers, exporters, policymakers, and development partners
Why a National Silk Conference
Globally, silk is a multi-billion-dollar industry with growing demand for eco-friendly and ethically produced textiles. Nepal’s agro-climatic diversity, abundant rural workforce, and rich handloom heritage provide a strong foundation to enter this market.
However, Nepal’s silk industry is currently fragmented, under-invested, and nearly non-existent, lacking:
◉ Modern technology and infrastructure
◉ Coordinated policy and institutional support
◉ Investment and financing mechanisms
◉ Market linkages and branding
The National Silk Conference serves as a national reset point, bringing all stakeholders together to rebuild the sector through a coordinated, value-chain-based approach
Participants & Stakeholders
- Government Ministries & Agencies
- Provincial & Local Governments
- Farmers, Cooperatives & Producer Groups
- Silk & Textile Entrepreneurs
- Investors, Banks & Financial Institutions
- Academia & Research Institutions
- Development Partners & Donors
- International Experts & Embassies
Speakers & Dignitaries
- Chief Guest – Hon. Minister, Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development
- Keynote Speakers from government, private sector, and industry leaders
- Panelists representing the full silk value chain
- International Experts from leading silk-producing countries
Partners & Sponsors
Contact us now at +977 9702-615-915 or nepal.handloom23@gmail.com
Partnership opportunities
- Platinum Sponsors - 10 Lakhs NPR - 1 Partner
- Gold Sponsors - 5 Lakhs NPR - 3 Partner
- Silver Sponsors - 2 Lakh NPR 10 Partners
Additional partnership categories
- Government Partners
- Development Partners
- Corporate & Banking Partners
Join the Movement
Whether you are an artisan, entrepreneur, institution, or supporter, your participation can help revitalize Nepal’s handloom and silk industries.
Become a member. Partner with us. Invest in sustainable livelihoods.
Conference Legacy
| The National Silk Conference 2026 marks the beginning of a coordinated national silk revival, positioning silk as Nepal’s next green, inclusive, and export-oriented industry |